Degree Programs

Computer Forensics Specialization

Computer forensics experts acquire, investigate, and report on the electronic evidence of criminal cases and play a key role in identifying and prosecuting criminals. When you earn a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) with a specialization in Computer Forensics, you'll learn leading computer forensic software applications and ways to recover deleted, encrypted, or damaged file information. Here's what else you'll receive at DeVry:

  • Experiential instruction from faculty with years of industry experience
  • A technology-based, career-oriented education
  • A continually updated curriculum that keeps pace with the latest advancements
  • The technical skills needed for positions in industries like legal, healthcare, government, transportation, and pharmaceutical

Enter a Computer Forensics career track by choosing this specialization when you earn a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry.

Requirements: To earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems with a specialization in Computer Forensics, you must complete 8 full-time semesters or 125 credit hours.

One full-time semester equals

  • 2 eight-week sessions
  • 15 credit hours
  • 4 to 5 courses

You also can spread your courses out and complete your computer information systems degree program part time, taking anywhere from 1 to 14 credit hours (about 1 to 4 courses) each semester until you have completed 125 credit hours (about 39 courses). Whatever best fits your schedule and your life.

Talk to a DeVry representative to learn more about the Computer Forensics specialization for the Computer Information Systems bachelor's degree program.